So it’s no secret that I am a big fan of the Corps Security Series and I absolutely adore and love each of those characters that comprises the series. And so when Harper decided to do a spin-off with the kids from the Corps Security Series, I was beyond thrilled. Pardon my language, I was fucking ecstatic. I thought no one could replace Cohen Cage as my top fave in the Hope Town Series but Nate Reid stole my heart right off the opening pages. I would like to say it’s a tie but I would be lying to myself if I didn’t admit Nate has a slight edge and lead over Cohen.

Love. Nate Reid has been surrounded by love the moment he was born. His parents are madly in love with each other. His sister, Dani found true love and happiness with Cohen Cage. And his extended family of Corp Security could be the walking advertisement for Hallmark. Nate Reid knows love but has he ever been in love. And the answer is yes, Nate knew the moment he fell in love with Emberlyn Locke and the moment he lost love.

“When I’m finished, the abstract piece will be more blur and fade around the edges, the two bodies becoming clearer the closer you get to those two perfectly painted and in focus hands. This is me. This is Nate. It’s us. So much beauty and pain in one huge piece that I can’t help but think it is eventually my soul stripped bare and splattered against the canvas.”

Maddox and Emmy’s daughter, Emberlyn Locke, knew without a doubt that she loved Nate Reid. She didn’t care that he was six years older than she was. She loved him beyond reason and so when she finally got the courage to confess her love to Nate, she knew that day will forever haunt her. When a young 18 year old Ember confessed her love for Nate, she was hurt that Nate couldn’t admit the exact same feelings for her even though she knew a part of him saw her as a woman and not just a best friend.

Fast forward to several years later, Nate and Ember’s relationship has been strained since Ember has been avoiding family functions so she wouldn’t run into Nate. As Ember tries to move on with her life, she still couldn’t hide her true feelings for the boy that stole her heart. And for Nate, his memories of Ember still remains.

“No more fucking words but my name. Know who is claiming you. Let the whole fucking world hear who is taking you and making you his.”

About to turn 21, Ember is on the rise to be a successful painter. And so when her sister and friends decide to throw her a birthday bash, she couldn’t hide her nervousness and excitement that she will be at Nate’s nightclub. When Nate saw Ember in his club,he had an epiphany of some sort to finally claim Ember and make her his. He was tired of denying his feelings for her and so on that night, fireworks were exploding when Nate claimed his girl. His woman. His love.

“Yeah, Emberlyn Locke, I’m beyond fucking ready to be yours.”

When I’m With You hands down is one of my favorite Harper Sloan’s book. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this book hard. I seriously could re-read this book 10 times and wouldn’t get tired of it. Ms. Sloan did a fabulous job with the love story of Nate and Ember. She allowed readers to feel the wide array of emotions that each character were feeling. And for this particular story, Harper bewitched her readers when she showcased a young man earning back the trust and love that he lost. Without a doubt, Harper made her readers see this fierce, intense, burning connection that Nate and Ember have for one another. Their love was so pure. So simple. So passionate. So true. So beautiful. It was a canvas splashed with color, life, beauty, and love. Honestly, their love for one another is what we all attain to have. A love that completes. And so if you are looking for a story, that paints a beautiful literary masterpiece of second chances, love, forgiveness, honesty and new beginnings then I highly recommend you to read this book. And as an added bonus for all you Maddox Locke fans out there, Maddox once again reminded me how much I loved his protectiveness and big heart.